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Donor Network West

Donation Coordinator I

Reno, NV

$22.19 - $24.65/hr

Donor Network West's mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation for ... POSITION SUMMARY The Donation Coordinator I (DC I) is a key member of a dedicated team that helps ...

Donor Network West

Donation Coordinator I

San Ramon, CA · On-site

$20 - $26.25/hr

Donor Network West's mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation for ... POSITION SUMMARY The Donation Coordinator I (DC I) is a key member of a dedicated team that helps ...

Donor Network West

Donation Coordinator I

San Ramon, CA

$24.04 - $33.05/hr

Donor Network West's mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation for ... POSITION SUMMARY The Donation Coordinator I (DC I) is a key member of a dedicated team that helps ...

Donor Network West

Donation Coordinator I

Reno, NV · On-site

$18 - $23.50/hr

Donor Network West's mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation for ... POSITION SUMMARY The Donation Coordinator I (DC I) is a key member of a dedicated team that helps ...

Donor Network West

Donation Coordinator I

Reno, NV · On-site

$18 - $23.50/hr

Donor Network West's mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation for ... POSITION SUMMARY The Donation Coordinator I (DC I) is a key member of a dedicated team that helps ...

Donor Network West

Donation Coordinator I

San Ramon, CA

$20 - $26.25/hr

Donor Network West's mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation for ... POSITION SUMMARY The Donation Coordinator I (DC I) is a key member of a dedicated team that helps ...

LiveOnNY

Donation Coordinator

Long Island City, NY · On-site

$21.25 - $27/hr

Position Summary The Donation Coordinator plays a critical clinical leadership role in the organ and tissue donation process. This position requires travel to donor hospitals to evaluate potential ...

LiveOnNY

Donation Coordinator

Long Island City, NY · On-site

Position Summary The Donation Coordinator plays a critical clinical leadership role in the organ and tissue donation process. This position requires travel to donor hospitals to evaluate potential ...

LiveOnNY

Donation Coordinator

Long Island City, NY · On-site

$21.25 - $27/hr

Position Summary The Donation Coordinator plays a critical clinical leadership role in the organ and tissue donation process. This position requires travel to donor hospitals to evaluate potential ...

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How much do tissue donation coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for tissue donation coordinator in the United States is $57,869.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tissue donation coordinator?

Tissue Donation Coordinators are healthcare professionals who manage the process of recovering and allocating human tissues for transplantation, research, or education. They work closely with donor families, medical staff, and tissue banks to ensure that donations are handled ethically and efficiently. Their responsibilities include evaluating donor suitability, obtaining consent, coordinating recovery procedures, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Tissue Donation Coordinators play a vital role in helping save and improve lives through tissue transplants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tissue donation coordinator?

To thrive as a Tissue Donation Coordinator, you need strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and transplant protocols, often supported by a healthcare-related degree or clinical background. Familiarity with donor management systems, HIPAA regulations, and certification such as Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) is typically required. Compassion, excellent communication, and the ability to work under emotional pressure are essential soft skills in this sensitive role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring ethical, efficient, and compassionate coordination of tissue donations, benefiting both donor families and recipients.

What are some common challenges faced by tissue donation coordinators, and how can they be managed effectively?

Tissue Donation Coordinators often encounter emotionally charged situations, as they work closely with families during times of loss. Balancing sensitivity with the urgency of coordinating donations can be challenging. Effective communication skills, strong emotional resilience, and thorough knowledge of medical and legal protocols are crucial for success. Many coordinators find support through teamwork, structured debriefings, and ongoing training, which help them manage stress and maintain high standards of care.

What is the difference between Tissue Donation Coordinator vs Organ Donation Coordinator?

AspectTissue Donation CoordinatorOrgan Donation Coordinator
CertificationsCPR, tissue banking certificationsCPR, transplant coordination certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, tissue banks, recovery centersHospitals, transplant centers, organ procurement organizations
Industry UsageFocuses on tissue recovery and processingFocuses on organ recovery and transplantation

Both roles involve coordinating donation processes, but Tissue Donation Coordinators primarily handle tissue recovery, while Organ Donation Coordinators focus on organ procurement for transplantation. They share similar certifications and work environments, often within hospitals or donation organizations, but their specific responsibilities differ based on the type of donation they manage.

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Infographic showing various Tissue Donation Coordinator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,869 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Tissue Donation Coordinator (Hybrid Opportunity)

New England Donor Services

Waltham, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Join our award-winning team and be part of an organization recognized as the Boston Business Journal's #3 Best Places to Work in 2025 and the Boston Globe's Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts from 2018-2025!
Our mission to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation unites our employees and inspires our work every day.
New England Donor Services (NEDS) coordinates organ and tissue donation in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, the eastern counties of Vermont and Bermuda. Responsible for one of the largest of the 55 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) that make up the nation's donation system, NEDS works with over 200 hospitals and serves nearly 15 million people in our region, screening nearly 55,000 potential donor referrals annually. With nearly $150M in operating revenues, NEDS employs 399 clinical and non-clinical staff members throughout New England and across the country.
Our vision is to be a leader in the development and implementation of strategies to increase the life-saving and life-enhancing gifts of organ and tissue donation through effective relationships with our clinical partners, donor families and the communities we serve.
Job Description
Looking for meaningful work, great benefits, and a place to belong? As a Tissue Donation Coordinator, the work you do will help guide donor families through the tissue donation process that can lead to impacting countless individuals.
Tissue donations are pivotal in helping children who require heart valve transplants lead full and healthy lives, breast cancer survivors in need of mastectomy surgeries feel whole again, restoring sight to those who suffer from corneal blindness, and so many others.
What You'll Do:
  • Handle incoming donor referral calls from hospital staff and clinical partners to obtain and evaluate medical information regarding potential tissue donor suitability
  • Work empathetically and compassionately with potential donor families to advocate for donation, conduct history questionnaires, and obtain informed consent to donation
  • Coordinate logistics of tissue recoveries with both internal and external partners and stakeholders
  • Follow best practices and provide exemplary customer service while communicating with teammates, partners, and stakeholders including Hospital staff, Clinical partners, Funeral Homes, Medical Examiners, District Attorneys, and others.

What You'll Work:
  • Three 12-hour shifts per week
  • One 12-hour on-call shift every 2 weeks
  • A variety of Day, Mid, and Night shifts
  • Shifts you select in our collaborative self-scheduling model
  • Shifts in person and remote in our fully hybrid staffing model

Ability to work both remotely from a home office setting and onsite in Waltham, MA - remote opportunities are available once you have completed the orientation process (after several months) and you are completely independent.
  • During the orientation period all shifts will be on site in Waltham, MA.
  • Shifts that support our 24-hour, 365-day a year mission including weekends and holidays

What You'll Be a Part Of:
You will be part of a team that supports the NEDS mission, to Save and Heal Lives, through the gift of Organ and Tissue Donation. As an NEDS employee, our benefits include:
  • Generous paid time-off program
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health insurance coverage
  • 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance
  • Fertility Benefits
  • Flex Spending Account Options
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Organizational Contributions
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Working Advantage discounts Program.
  • Personal career and skill development opportunities

You can also participate in Corporate sponsored events like the annual Blue & Green Walk, Community Volunteering opportunities, Organization-wide team-building outings, and more!
Qualifications
What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience; or, strong consideration will be given to candidates who have an Associate's degree, certification or license and 3+ years of relevant experience in medical field, health sciences, mental health or counseling with expertise in crisis intervention and/or grief counseling
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology
  • Excellent telephone communication skills
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, clinical databases, and Electronic Medical Records
  • Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
  • Must be flexible and proactive, and have a positive attitude
  • Ability to work both remotely from a home office setting and onsite in Waltham, MA - remote opportunities are available once you have completed the orientation process and you are completely independent. During the orientation period all shifts will be on site in Waltham, MA.

Additional Information
HIRING ALERT: NEDS continues to take precautions to protect our community, staff and partners from COVID-19. In order to be employed at NEDS, you must be vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.
When you join New England Donor Services you can expect competitive salaries and a great benefit package. Benefits include a generous paid time off program, BCBS Health and Dental Insurance, Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, 403(b) Retirement Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program and Discounts through Working Advantage.
New England Donor Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Hear from some of our employees at www.neds.org/careers

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